Three Democrats are competing in the primary to see who will challenge Senator Cruz in the election.
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The Texas House’s Most Liberal Republican Faces Runoff Election
Kyle Kacal’s history of supporting Democrats and working against conservative priorities has angered his constituents.
Campaign Vandalism Accusation Triggers Texas Rangers Investigation
HD 61 candidate Frederick Frazier is accused of vandalizing the signs of his opponent, Paul Chabot.
Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Announces Run for Re-election
Rinaldi’s announcement was accompanied by the endorsements of more than two-thirds of the State Republican Executive Committee.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates On Democrat Committee Chairs
With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked for their stance on Democrats chairing important committees.
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Where Will Chris Paddie Go Next?
Sources say State Rep. Chris Paddie may be considering a position with the Electric Company lobby.
Republican Candidate for Vacant San Antonio House Seat Supports Medicaid Expansion
If elected, Lujan would join the other Republicans from San Antonio in supporting the policy, including former House Speaker Joe Straus.
House GOP Caucus Chairman Announces He Is Not Seeking Re-election
State Rep. Jim Murphy routinely voted against many of his fellow Republican colleagues and Texas GOP legislative priorities throughout his tenure.
GOP Lawmaker Wants to Weaken Texas Heartbeat Act
Republican State Rep. Lyle Larson wants to exempt rape and incest from the pro-life act.
Trump Implores Abbott to Add Election Audit to Special Session Agenda
“Texans know voting fraud occurred in some of their counties. Let’s get to the bottom of the 2020 Presidential Election Scam!”
Texas Senate Passes 1-Time Relief for School Property Taxpayers
Bettencourt’s Senate Bill 1 also temporarily limits how much school districts can tax to pay for debt-financed spending.
Tucker Carlson Calls Out Gov. Greg Abbott for Inaction on Southern Border
“We’ve asked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott many times to come on this show to explain why he hasn’t called the National Guard to seal the Texas border and protect the rest of us from this invasion.”
Redistricting: The Fight Ahead
Lines drawn will impact elections for the next 10 years.
After Being Censured, State Rep. Chris Paddie Announces He Won’t Run for Re-election
The move comes in the wake of evidence of growing dissatisfaction amongst his constituents.
Abbott Adds Items to Ongoing Special Session Agenda
The additional items include property tax relief and a constitutional amendment related to bail reform.
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TEC Signs its Death Warrant
In order to avoid short-term consequences, the agency has agreed to an order that will be its undoing.
Sunset Review Calls for Major Change Within TxDOT
Although TxDOT faces its fourth sunset review in a decade, this one is more important than ever. With TxDOT’s budget likely to double over the next ten years, the Sunset Commission calls for major changes such as greater transparency, improved project prioritization and management, and better utilization of taxpayer dollars.
Bettencourt Wants To Stop “Passing The Trash”
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt introduced legislation to end the practice of passing the trash among school districts.
Democrat Admits Straus Will Stymie Conservative Reforms
A House Democrat candidly admits that under Speaker Joe Straus, the House will play an obstructionist role when it comes to conservative reforms.
Burton Files Major Bond Transparency Legislation
The legislation would end the smoke and mirrors that accompany most bond proposals and empower taxpayers.
Stickland First to File Priority Legislation
Stickland’s “constitutional carry” legislation would remove the licensing requirement for Texans to carry a handgun openly or concealed.
Patrick Announces Top Priorities
On the heels of Donald Trump’s presidential victory, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing a conservative reform agenda that could serve as the model for the nation.
With Republican Majority Returning, Straus Seeks to Hand Power to Democrats
After the state’s Republican majority was comfortably re-elected House Speaker Joe Straus is pushing Democrat priorities.
Draining the Swamp
As Donald Trump begins to reform Washington, DC, he’ll need a sound example of good governing, and Texas is best poised to provide it. To do so, the Texas Legislature must step up.
Austin Approves Worsened Traffic, Higher Taxes
In following their trend of poor decision-making, Austin voters have approved $720 million in new debt towards projects that will cumulatively reduce the amount of navigable driveway throughout the city.